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Student Creates Tutorial Web Site Online service offers 24-hour, 7 day a week assistance in any subject, homework help By Jody Cason
College Mentors Inspire Youth Student Diversity Program hosts event providing network to high schools By Sayuri Miura
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Kandace Head took to the stage in black attire. Her voice echoed through the Titan Theatre in the Titan Student Union on Wednesday. Head, a French major, performed a song called “Were you there?” as one of the participants in Cal State Fullerton talent show.
The show was hosted by the Student Diversity Program, as part of the Mentoring Network Program for Student Success. High school students made up half of the audience and filled the theatre with their excitement and applause. The Student Diversity Program, founded by John Reid in 1994, allows students to develop better time management skills and ultimately raise their GPA. “The Mentoring Network Program for student Success is a program developed under the Student
Diversity Program that allows for college students to go to local high schools and work with students,” said Danielle Sanders, coordinator for the program. “The purpose of this event is to let the students we work with have fun,” she said. “This event is a lot of fun, and it is a great way to reward them plus to showcase some awesome students and their talents.” Four high school students from Western High School and Valencia SEE TALENT = PAGE 3
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Texas A & M graduate student Joe Pantel knows what itʼs like to need last minute help with homework. It was two days before his statistics final, and he was having difficulty understanding all of the formulas for the exam. He realized his professor did not have the necessary time needed to assist him, and it was too late to hire a tutor. Pantel felt stuck. He began to wonder how many other students were in the same predicament day after day. So he decided to take measures in his own hands by creating a Web site that would help students in their time of need. “I wanted to offer students the ability to have confidential homework help in the comfort of their home,” he said. “Iʼm still in school myself … even I have used my own Web site.” Pantelʼs Web site, GetHomeworkHelp. com, is an online tutorial service in which a student can get assistance in any subject 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are about 3,000 tutors who work on the Web site. Pantel said the tutors have at least a bachelorʼs degree with some experience in their chosen fields and 75 percent of the tutors have a masterʼs degree. Pantel said he made it easy for students to choose a tutor that will fit their individual needs. When a student clicks on a subject, the site will display all the subcategories for that subject. SEE HOMEWORK = PAGE 5
CSUF Hopes to Recycle, Reduce Waste By Cindy Tullues
Daily Titan Asst. News Editor
Although no recycling containers are visible on campus, Cal State Fullerton is actively involved in recycling and is seeking greater student involvement. Under the guidelines of AB 75 – which relates to the percentage of waste that must be recycled – CSUF currently recycles more than half of its annual waste, said Steve Dugas, manager of landscape services. “Since Jan. 1, 2004 the campus has had to divert at least 50 percent of our waste stream through source reduction, recycling and composting activities,” Dugas said. All state facilities, including universities, are required to meet recycling standards set by AB 75. UC Davis and Cal Poly Pomona are particularly active campus recyclers, and CSUF is quickly following in their
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Fullerton Railway Plaza hosts event attracting train enthusiasts worldwide By Jicke Torres
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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tʼs common knowledge that the only sure ommon and sometimes dangerous, fire way to avoid getting an STD is to Human Papilloma Virus, is a sexually transmitted disease where the carriers are abstain from sex. However, for most adults, thatʼs not a reality. unaware they have been infected. By Jamie Quarles Daily Titan Staff Writer Denise Sadler, an RN for Chino Medical Center, said the virus, more commonly known as HPV, is not usually discovered because many times symptoms donʼt exist. The virus may only be discovered in women if they have a pap smear, and it shows that there is an abnormality in the test, she said. Over 20 million people have the virus, and most of them are women, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. When men are the carriers of HPV, they usually donʼt have any symptoms or problems that present themselves, she said. Symptoms for women can include the appearance of genital warts and possibly
some pain or discharge, she said. The warts can look like cauliflower, Sadler said. For men, warts may also be present around the genital area during an outbreak, she said. Adjunct faculty member for the Nursing Department, Susanne Phillips, said women should be worried about the virus because it is a precursor to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer could occur depending on the risk factors associated with HPV strains, and high risk factors may cause cervical cancer, she said. The low risk strains may not cause any problems, Phillips said. SEE HPV = PAGE 3
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By Lisa Chung Daily Titan Staff Writer “Safe sex” is the way Americans are choosing to live. Today an unexpected baby is, for most, not the most feared consequence of unprotected sex. The thought of contracting a painful, life-ending disease for one nightʼs pleasure has now become a new threat. The condom: a thin layer of latex that microscopic disease-carrying cells cannot permeate, most of the time. Mary Hermann, director of health education and promotion says, “Use a condom for every sex act. That means using a condom for oral, anal and vaginal sex.”
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While condoms are effective with certain STDʼs like HIV/AIDS, gonorrhea and chlamydia, there are many others that are not very well protected against by a condom. Herpes, syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV) can all be easily contracted, even if a condom is present during intercourse. According to the Center for Disease Control, these are all “genital ulcer diseases” and can therefore be spread through skin-toskin contact, without the exchange of bodily fluids. So what can people do to
For the eighth year in a row, the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association is hosting Fullerton Railroad Days to bring together train enthusiasts worldwide to walk through vintage train cars, admire miniatures or just mingle with train fans and the local community. Fred Canfield, chairman of Fullerton Railroad Days, said he speculates this yearʼs weekend event will be the biggest yet. The festival, arguably the cityʼs largest in terms of number of attendees, usually attracts anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 people to Fullertonʼs Santa Fe Depot. This year many more visitors are expect to attend thanks to a certain Disney visitor. The E.P. Ripley Steam Engine, the train car that carried Walt Disney himself to crowds of fans awaiting the grand opening of the park back in 1955 will be the guest of honor for Saturday. “This is the first time that the steam engine has been outside the park for any public appearance,” Canfield said. “We are very fortunate, and we feel very thrilled to have them participate.” Representatives from Disney contacted the association and expressed their interest in participating in the event. “They have people working within the organization there that have been wanting to do this for years. They are supportive of our organization,” Canfield said. This speaks to the importance and reputation of the event, which was initially started to raise awareness for the railway museum that for years, the association has been hoping the city to approve. Canfield said he thinks this yearʼs event is particularly significant because the city council approved a redesigned transit center earlier this
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FIRST PLACE: Josh Brown, freshman business entertainment major, raps at the talent show in the Titan Theater on Wednesday afternoon. Brown won the talent show contest.
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THIS WEEK: Spring Dance Theater coordinated by Gladys Kares in the Little Theatre of the Performing Arts Center. Admission is $9 or $8 with advance Titan discount. Visit www.fullerton.edu/ arts/events for show times.
UNITED NATIONS – Britain and France introduced a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday demanding that Iran abandon its uranium enrichment program, possibly setting the stage for sanctions if Tehran does not comply. Diplomats said they hoped the sharply worded resolution, backed by the United States, will be adopted before a meeting of foreign ministers in New York next Monday.
Tsunami Warning Lifted
TODAY: Free pop rock concert. The band Paper Models will play the TSU Underground Pub from noon to 1 p.m.
NUKUʼALOFA, Tonga – A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck early Thursday near the South Pacific nation of Tonga, prompting tsunami warnings for as far away as Fiji and New Zealand. The warning was lifted after a tsunami of less than 2 feet was recorded. There were no reports of injuries from the quake or tsunami, and a Tongan official said a few broken windows were the extent of the damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu lifted its warning for all areas within two hours. It said there was no data indicating that the 4:26 a.m. earthquake generated a giant wave.
TODAY: Free movie screening. “Brokeback Mountain” will be shown in the Titan Student Union at 6 and 9 p.m. Admission is free for students.
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TODAY: A weekly car meet at Giovanniʼs Pizza in Fullerton that attracts classics, cruisers, hot rods, bikes and others. Visit http://www. socalcarculture.com for more information.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury rejected the death penalty for al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui on Wednesday and decided he must spend life in prison for his role in the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history. After seven days of deliberation, the nine men and three women rebuffed the governmentʼs appeal for death for the only person charged in this country in the four suicide jetliner hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. Three jurors said Moussaoui had only limited knowledge of the Sept. 11 plot and three described his role in the attacks as minor, if he had any role at all.
TODAY THRU SUNDAY: Comedian Pablo Francisco performs at the Irvine Improv. Admission is $22. Go to www. improv.com for more information.
House Launches Energy Bill WASHINGTON – The House on Wednesday approved criminal penalties and fines of up to $150 million for energy companies caught price gouging, yet lawmakers acknowledged there is no quick and easy fix to higher pump prices. President Bush summoned Democrats and Republicans to the White House to discuss legislation to address long-term energy concerns. With bipartisan support, the House approved on a 389-34 vote a measure that would create a price-gouging law and permit large fines and jail time for violators.
Bush Addresses Flu Virus WASHINGTON – President Bushʼs plan for dealing with a flu pandemic warns that the federal government wonʼt be able to bail out communities reeling from illness and economic upheaval, and calls on businesses and individuals to take steps now to keep vital services running. The updated plan, released Wednesday, stresses basic human needs such as medical care and food, but doesnʼt address some major hurdles – how to meet those needs if massive absenteeism stops transportation by closing oil refineries, or crashes the Internet so workers canʼt telecommute. Reports compiled from The Associated Press
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BMX pro Mike Saavedra, 22, flies over CSUF freshman Elizabeth Choriego in the Quad during a stunt show hosted by ASI on Monday.
STUDENT BY DAY By Jickie Torres
Daily Titan Staff Writer
At first glance, Juan Contreras looks like any other Cal State Fullerton student walking a wellworn path from Lot E and ready to assimilate to the rest of the main campus. Book in hand, he navigates through the parked cars patiently allowing frantic drivers to pull into lanes or screech ahead. However, his calm demeanor is the first clue that he is, in many ways, a very different kind of undergraduate. The 28-year-old junior is a recent transfer from Santa Ana Community College and said he found starting in a new school to be overwhelming. As liberal arts major, he hopes to obtain a credential in special education so he can pursue a career in teaching the severely disabled. “I started working with [severely handicapped] kids about two years ago,” Contreras said. “Itʼs just so different from working with regular kids.” Contreras was working for Santa Ana Unified School District
Juan Contreras Liberal arts major, junior in classrooms with non-handicapped children when he was laid off. Some friends told him about some other positions that were open in the district. Thatʼs where he found his calling, he said. He works one-on-one with a few students helping them to integrate with the rest of the students. “I do lots of things,” Contreras said. “I take them out to PE classes or get them to work with the other kids.” Working full time and taking nine units at CSUF sounds difficult, but Contreras, who has been married for five years, said his wife makes things easier. “I think if youʼre married, itʼs more encouraging. You canʼt slack off so itʼs thereʼs more motivation,” he said. His motivation doesnʼt stop there. Contreras and his wife are expecting a baby boy soon who
they plan on naming Luna. He says this is a big responsibility that keeps him forging ahead. “When I was single I really didnʼt care that much about school and stuff,” he said. But things have changed and he has his sights set on his graduation date, which he calculates to be in about three years. Being new to the campus, he said he hasnʼt utilized many of its features yet. “Iʼm more the kind of student who just comes and goes on the campus,” he said. “I have come to the library on some of my days off and stayed in the quiet room up there, but itʼs so hard to find time to study.” Most of the time, when heʼs not on campus or not working with his students, he stays at home with his wife or works out. “I try to exercise and get my energy out that way,” Contreras said. “I play basketball with my friends or watch sports on TV with my wife.” Contreras, who comes across as surprisingly calm for someone who has so much on his plate said he chooses not to get too stressed out. “I guess Iʼm not like the average student because a lot of them are always so stressed, but I try not to take anything too seriously,” he said. “ If I did, then I probably would get crazy.”
FRIDAY: Cinco de Mayo dinner cruise in Newport Bay featuring festive décor, a Mexican buffet, DJ entertainment and ocean views. Tickets cost $65 per person. Visit www.hornblower.com for more information. SATURDAY: Movies on the Beach: “E.T.” Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort presents the blockbuster hit on an 18-foot by 20-foot screen on the shore. Pizza, snacks and other refreshments will be on sale at the Dunes Marketplace. Campfires will be available for roasting marshmallows and making sʼmores. Admission is free. The film begins at sunset. See www.newportdunes. com for additional information. SATURDAY: Dance Day at the Main Beach Park in Laguna Beach continues the tradition with a daylong celebration of dance from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. If you would like to submit an event to Out nʼ About please e-mail news@dailytitan.com
Correction CSUFʼs Center for Successful Aging is hosting a Celebrating Health and Wellness event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Local law enforcement campaign aims to increase statewide seatbelt use By Julie Anne Ines
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If car passengers and drivers donʼt buckle up, theyʼre more likely to be written up between May 15 and June 4 during Californiaʼs “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which will involve efforts from both the city of Fullerton and Cal State Fullerton police departments. The campaign aims to increase statewide seatbelt use to 93 percent and is part of a national mobilization during the same time frame, said Mike Marando, a spokesman for the stateʼs Office of Traffic Safety. When Californiaʼs seatbelt use rate improved from 90.4 percent in 2004 to 92.5 percent in 2005, $217 million in social costs were saved, according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. The participation of local law enforcement agencies in the cam-
HPV FROM PAGE 1 Sadler said HPV can also cause reproductive problems. Depending on how cervical cancer may need to be treated, she said some women might need to have their cervix either partially removed or completely removed. “Problems from cervical cancer can also lead to a hysterectomy, after which a woman can no longer bear children,” Sadler said. Sadler said women are not normally screened for the virus at most hospitals, but advises women to have regular pap smears if they are sexually active. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of women will have acquired the virus by the time they are 50 years old. Sadler said she supports the statistic because many people engage in unsafe sex and are not aware of their partnerʼs history. Sadler said many college students are affected by HPV and advises students to use protection, be monogamous, or abstain from sex all together as there is no cure. “You will always be a carrier of HPV once you have it,” Sadler said. Still, while there is no cure, there are ways to treat the virus. Phillips said outbreaks are treated by using liquid nitrogen to burn off the warts. The treatment will take off surface cells of the cervix. “This treatment can be done in any doctorʼs office or health clinic. Other ways to treat outbreaks are to eat healthy and get rest,” Sadler said. Mary Hermann, director and health educator at the Health and Counseling Center, said the current screening for HPV is a visual screening to see if there are any visual signs of the virus. Hermann said they do not see many cases of HPV at the Health Center because of the lack of symptoms in many students. Still, she said they see students who have a lot of bacterial STDʼs like gonorrhea and chlamydia. Hermann also said the center offers a lot of reproductive health care. “I see HPV as less of a sexual issue and more of a reproductive health issue,” she said.
paign was made possible by the awarding of 244 mini-grants to agencies throughout the state. The grants range from $5,000 to $90,000 and total $5.2 million, which will help pay for officer overtime to conduct seatbelt use enforcement. While city police departments are obvious recipients of these grants, some community college, UC and CSU police departments received them as well, with CSUF receiving $9,936 in grant money, according to Office of Traffic Safety documents. This year marks the universityʼs second year in participating in the campaign, said Lt. Will Glen, operations lieutenant of University Police. Last yearʼs campaign saw an increase of seatbelt use around the university from 7 percent before the campaign to 23 percent after the campaign, with University Police issuing 185 citations, Glen said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 481 people in California who died in traffic crashes during 2004
would be alive today if they had worn a seat belt. “University students have their whole lives ahead of them,” but “whether youʼre 18 or 80 the message is still the same,” Marando said. While buckling up a seatbelt takes just a few seconds, those few seconds could save your life, he added. Sgt. Fred Casas, the head of Fullerton Police Departmentʼs traffic bureau, cited one example that occurred during last yearʼs campaign. A motor officer stopped someone and issued him a citation for not wearing a seatbelt, Casas said. The man then drove three blocks away and was involved in a major accident. “The guy called [the department] the next day and said that, in his opinion, the seatbelt had saved his life,” Casas said. Even though Fullerton police officers already “aggressively enforces” seatbelt use, the grant money will allow city police to expand its efforts by specifically designating officers to focus on
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seatbelt use, Casas said. Fullerton Police Department was issued a $40,050 grant, according to Office of Traffic Safety documents. Casas said this is the cityʼs fourth year participating in the campaign and it has had “quite a bit of success” in the past. During the campaign in 2003, officers issued 731 citations. In 2004, they issued 1,050 citations. And in 2005, they issued 1,036 citations, Casas said. While the department did not keep demographic records of those that were issued citations, Casas said they did write a lot of citations for college-age and university students, who were coming from and going to class. Although the trips between home and school, work and school, or home and the grocery store may be brief, everyone should use seatbelts no matter how long the trip, Casas said. The 2005 city citation totals from about 250 police agencies in California added up to 155,000 citations, according to an Office of Traffic Safety news release.
SHOW FROM PAGE 1 High School and nine CSUF students showed off their talents, such as singing, playing instruments and reading poetry. “The show was open to all kinds of talent, but the students of the participating high schools and colleges must audition to be included,” Reid said. The spring talent show hosted one-third of the participants of last fallʼs show. “Many students have to focus on studying for tests, but this could be a great stress-reliever,” Reid said. While local high school students had the opportunity to demonstrate their talent in the early hours of the day, CSUF students took to the stage after lunch. Josh Brown, CSUF freshman business entertainment major, won first place and $200 for performing his own song, which he wrote a month ago. He earned first place in the fall talent show last year, also.
RAILROAD FROM PAGE 1 year and the association hopes to secure the chances of a museum being part of those plans. The event is free to the public and will feature 120 different groups and organizations will be putting their goods on display. Linda Chase of the Orange Empire Railway Museum will be passing out literature and information about their museum in Perris. She has been to Railroad Days for several years, and said itʼs successful every year. “There is a lot of people that like to relive the olden days and here they get to see different types of trains,” Chase said. “They get to see the modern things and also get to see the older models, itʼs good for all ages.” She said she also thinks that itʼs time the city realizes a museum would be great for the community. “It brings out a lot of differ-
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BUT NOT LEAST: Third place winner Adaeza Nnamdi-Udoh, senior communications major, sings at the Talent Show sponsored by the Student Diversity Program at the Titan Theater Wednesday. Last time he performed poetry. “I did not think I got first place,” Brown said. As he developed his talent as a singer, he showed an aptitude for music. Brown started to write poetry when he was a freshman in high school. Influenced by Leila Steinberg, he started to express his feeling through music. Brown has positively affected
high school students. Brown said one high school student told him he was impressed by his performance last year, and he started to write poetry too. The Student Diversity Program has approximately 20 college students and 350 high school students involved. “I believe we have helped students go to college that were not planning on going before we got there,” Sanders said.
ent people, they get to see a lot of new things, find out about a lot of new places and just learn about the history of the railways,” Chase said. Sheri Moses, the co-founder of Women in Railroading, will be bringing the organizations traveling art exhibit to the festival this weekend. Her group highlights the contribution of women to the history of American railroads. She said she participates in the event because itʼs the most successful of its kind and also because she thinks events like this are important to keep train history alive. “Events like this really bring the kids out. It shows them who made America. They say that if you look back a few generations in history everyone has an ancestor who was a part of the railroad industry,” Moses said. “We try to get the kids involved and informed because I think itʼs a dying art.” Moses said in her experience with the event, the diverse crowd she has seen makes it important to realize that the event is interesting for everyone.
“You get all types. The families, the moms who want to spend the days in the sun, the elderly folks who want an activity to attend,” she said. Canfield said in the associationʼs last survey, there were people coming in from as many as 80 different cities and some coming into the event by train from other states. For most train enthusiasts, the event is a canʼt-miss, Moses said. “Unfortunately thereʼs not enough of them, theyʼre really just a handful of events throughout the year,” she said. “Thereʼs a lot of model clubs that get together but when you start talking about big trains itʼs a huge community thatʼs interested and they come for miles for it.” With such a huge event Canfield said things usually go remarkably well and given this years weather forecast everyone should be in for a good time. “Probably the only trouble we encounter is parking so I always tell people to either get there really early or hey, why not take a train,” he said.
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dents a day for sessions that are about 50 minutes each. “Itʼs an excellent facility, itʼs just not large enough,” Nash said. He said proportionally the center is under-staffed as there are By Elizabeth Simoes 6 licensed counselors to assist Daily Titan Staff Writer 35,000 students. Due to the demand, students must wait two Students who may be feeling weeks to see a counselor. blue can find help turn their frowns Counseling is also available in upside down through Counseling smaller support groups led by a and Psychological Services at Cal counselor. These therapy sessions State Fullerton. allow students to learn from the The center is designed to reach experiences of others and help out to students who are facing those who may not be as comfortpersonal or psychological issues able doing individual counseling. “Groups are fluid,” Hermann that can hinder their life, relationships and education, according to said. The topics change every a pamphlet for the program. semester depending on the needs “There is a stigma attached to of the students. Hermann said mental health issues,” said Mary the service offered 17 group sesM. Hermann, director of health sions during the 2004-2005 school education and promotion at CSUF, year. Couples counseling is also done regarding myths associated with counseling and psychological through the center if both people in the relationship are matters. “We want CSUF students. to make it comfortable for people to seek Aside from scheduled counseling, the help.” “He’s like a program offers crisis The center welcomes all students intervention for stufriend I can dents seeking urgent who are struggling talk to every assistance. Students with depression, anxiweek.” ety and stress, as well experiencing a serious as relationship, family emergency can speak and situational probto a trained professionAlexandra lems. All counseling al immediately during Schnack is confidential and office hours Monday free of charge. through Friday 8 a.m. Fullerton Student Counselors had to 5 p.m. over 3,000 appointThe program presments and helped over ents various workshops that showcase 1,400 students in the 2004-2005 school year, Hermann healthy ways of dealing with stress management, relationships, transisaid. She added the most common tion and change, anxiety, depresproblems facing students are stress, sion, self-esteem, eating disorders depression, coping with grief, life and substance abuse. CSUF freshman Alexandra management skills, transitioning from high school to college and Schnack, said the services have for those who have moved away helped her a lot. She attends from home, as well as relation- counseling weekly with Michael ship issues with significant others, Cohn. friends and parents. “Heʼs like a friend I can talk to No problem is too minor or too every week,” Schnack said. serious for all of the six profesSchnack began attending sessional and licensed psychologists sions with Cohn last December and counselors who operate the after seeing a sign promoting the center. center in the Humanities Building. Some post-graduate students She credits the program and her who are in the process of becom- interaction with Cohn for helping ing licensed also assist the pro- her after the sudden death of her gram, Hermann said. mom during her senior year of “The most challenging part is high school. meeting the needs of a percent of “Itʼs helped me go through the 35,000 students in a small setting, grieving process,” Schnack said. and to do it effectively,” counselor “Iʼm in a better place now.” Ken Nash said. “To do it well so Schnack recommended other there is improvement and change students take advantage of the help in terms of what theyʼre looking and support the program offers. for.” The center is located in the Nash obtained his doctor- Health and Counseling Services. ate degree from Arizona State Students can make an appointUniversity in counseling and psy- ment to see a counselor by going chology. to the office or calling (714) 278He sees a maximum of six stu- 3040.
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protect themselves? According to Planned Parenthood, a way to avoid a genital ulcer infection, or any sexually transmitted infection for that matter, is to be in a mutually monogamous relationship in which both partners have been tested and have been confirmed to be disease-free. Stephanie Kight, a media representative from Planned Parenthood said, “There are many options. Whatʼs important is that
you and your partner decide what will work for you. You want to communicate with your partner; they are your partner. Once youʼre ready to be sexually active, itʼs a good discussion to have with your partner and your healthcare provider.” Kight affirms that abstinence is the most reliable way to protect oneʼs self.Realistically though, there need to be back-up plans. Condoms and other manufactured safeguards can be helpful and should be acknowledged for the countless instances that they have provided protection from pregnancy and disease, but they arenʼt full proof.
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The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation is holding their 8th annual “Reaching for the Cure” benefit 10K run Sunday at the Irvine Spectrum Center. The event will help raise funds and increase awareness about childhood cancer. Cancer is the No. 1 disease killer of children under the age of 20; 1-in-330 children develops cancer before the age of 19, according to a statement by the foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization first established in 1982 as an effort to fund studies directly geared toward finding a cure for childhood cancer. Only 10 percent of the money budgeted by the National Cancer Institute is directed to pediatric cancer research, according to a statement by the foundation. Since 1985, the survival rate for certain types of pediatric cancers has increased from 50 to above 80 percent, which, according to the foundation, is directly attributed to research. Executive director of the foundation, Nancy Franks, has been a part of the organization since the initiation of the event. Franks said the most rewarding aspect of this organization is “seeing the survivors being able to live a normal life.” Franks said last year “there were approximately 1,500 event participants. This year the number of preregistered participants is at 2,500.” Franks predicts the number of participants will reach above 3,000. Sundayʼs event begins at 7 a.m. and will consist of a 10K timed run, 5K run/walk and a 1K kidʼs walk. There will be an awards presentation followed by a festival including activities for the entire family. Joyce Thurver, along with her husband who died last year, began
volunteering for the event six years ago. Despite the death of her husband, she continues to volunteer in his memory. “There are so many charities out there, this one is No. 1 on my list … it is gratifying to know your money is going toward a great cause,” said Thurver, who has never personally dealt with cancer. Troy Varenchik, chairman of the event, said the most memorable moment was “last year, standing in front of the stage and looking at the starting line … seeing the amount of people supporting the event was really impressive.” Some of the activities that will be featured after the run include a human hamster wheel, a petting zoo, a “Survivor” animal show and a special appearance by the Los Angeles Lakers Girls. Aside from activities, there will also be food, refreshments, prizes and live music. Registration for the run/walk ranges from $10 to $35 and participants may register online or at FOX Sports Grill or onsite at the start of the event. Since their founding they have raised over $17 million exclusively toward pediatric cancer studies, according to a statement provided by the foundations. As an organization established by doctors, cancer patients and community individuals, part of the foundationʼs mission states that by raising funds and awareness they will be able to “improve the quality of care, life and survival rate of children with malignant diseases.” Franksʼ long history with the foundation has allowed her to become personally acquainted with cancer patients. “Iʼve seen patients for so long, watching them get married and have kids is the most rewarding thing of all,” she said. For more information and to register for the event log on to www. pcrf-kids.com/run or call (949) 859-6312.
UC Irvine Professor Francisco Ayala spoke to Craig Nelsonʼs class, evolution and creation, at Cal State Fullerton Tuesday evening as part of a senior seminar. The seminar was originally created and taught by Bruce Weber as an honors course in 2001. Weber said the course explores an area of current controversy. “We try to understand the different positions, counterarguments and also cover the basics of science,” Weber said. The course will be offered again in spring 2007 and Weber plans to teach the course. “I was unable to teach this semester due to an injury,” Weber said. First-time college students and transfer students are eligible to join the program, according to the University Honors Program Web site. Admission to the program for continuing Cal State Fullerton students is available on a limited basis and is generally feasible for lower-division students only. “The [program] has a tradition of bringing interesting speakers and scholars to campus,” said Susan Jacobsen, director of the program. “We are committed to supporting academic enrichment opportunities for students and in promoting the exchange of ideas.” Ayalaʼs lecture, titled “Darwinʼs Greatest Discovery: Design Without Designer,” focused on Darwinʼs theory of natural selection and the idea of intelligent design. Ayala began his discussion with an idea that was suggested by William Paley, “When you see a watch, with all its gears and complex parts, you can only assume that there was a watchmaker.” The idea that something so complex, with so many working parts, could not have just materialized, but was created by someone, Ayala said. He used examples of intermediate species to show that all organisms have evolved from a single design. Ayala showed a picture of a fossil, which is believed to be an intermediate species between dinosaurs (reptiles) and birds, found in Germany and believed to be 145 million years old. Ayala also explained the similarities between the arm of a man, dog, whale and bird. While each species uses its arms, fins, or wings in different ways, they are very similar.
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BONE DEEP: Dr. Francisco Ayala, Professor of Physics at UCI, speaks to the Honors 305 class on evolution. They are composed of similar bones and also constructed in similar ways. He pointed out how one design of an arm evolved into very different, but very similar limbs. After the hour-long lecture, Ayala answered questions. Eric Bartolome, sophomore communications major, asked, “How has evolution benefited society today?” “I tell you what, if we get the bird flu … that will show you how evolution has benefited society,” Ayala said. “But let me tell you something more general practice. When I was little we worried about things like tuberculosis, then antibiotics came along like magic.” The problem, he said, was while the antibiotics did kill most of the bacteria, there were some that survived. These bacteria mutated and became immune to the antibiotics, he said. Before evolution was studied scientists did not know that the bacteria was mutating, he said. He said now after doctors have studied
evolution, they give you an “antibiotic cocktail.” “When doctors give you antibiotics, one, they are really giving you a combination of three antibiotics. Two, they tell you to take all the pills, even if youʼre feeling good,” Ayala said. “This is because the probability of one mutation is one in a hundred million, the probability of a mutation preventing against two antibiotics is four in 10 quadrillion,” Ayala said. The “antibiotic cocktail” lessens the likelihood that the bacteria will be able to survive, he said. While most of those in attendance were biology or philosophy majors, required to attend for a course, there were a few people who came just for fun. “I was just walking by, and I ran into my friend. She had to come for class, and she told me about it,” Bartolome said. “I thought it was very informative. I have a lot of opinions and ideologies, but I need to be informed. Iʼm a lot more knowledgeable than I was before.”
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RECYCLE FROM PAGE 1 footsteps. For several years, CSUF has recycled its waste through a local waste management company. All the campus waste is gathered into large containers and transported to the waste management plant where it is sorted and recycled, said Willem van der Pol, director of the CSUF Physical Plant. This process is much more cost sufficient and minimizes the appearance of bulky recycle containers, he said. CSUF is currently one of the few CSU campuses using external waste management for recycling. “Other campuses have hired recycling managers with the help of a couple of custodians and students to do the recycling,” van der Pol said. CSUFʼs recycling extends beyond waste management to meet AB 75 standards. Using biodegradable materials: cleaning products and water-based paint are some campus recycling techniques. During the construction of the State College Parking Structure, old asphalt was recycled and sold to road construction companies for future projects. Unused sand from dugouts was also recycled, van der Pol said. CSUF is also actively recycling
office supplies including ink/toner, batteries and computers are also recycled and sold to other recycling companies. “We donʼt dump computers,” van der Pol said. “We sell computers to companies who take them apart and then sell the components.” Like Long Beach State, CSUF has its own central plant systems on campus to conserve energy. This plant, distinguished by the two large metal tanks next to McCarthy Hall, enables the campus to generate power to run the campus air conditioning and heating system. “We are actually the most energy-sufficient campus in the system,” he said. The plant is generally operated after school when energy use is low to conserve additional power. Despite the electric plant, CSUF still spends approximately $7 million annually on electricity, van der Pol said. Most campuses without a central electric plant generally face an annual electric bill of about $10 million, he said. CSUF has tried to generate student involvement in recent years, but has had poor success rates. “Our campus has not particularly been that active, but there are a number of students who are trying to get involved,” van der Pol said. “I think it has a lot to do with us being a commuter school. On an
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individual basis we are just too busy and tend to think that someone will take care of it.” Political science major Michael Warner is actively seeking student involvement. “I plan to take action towards ensuring that a healthy environment is there tomorrow for others to enjoy as well,” Warner said. “Weʼre all different students with different majors, but the underlying factor is that even after we graduate there will be an increasing amount of debate regarding sustainable and alternative energy resources in arenas ranging from the United Nations, the Federal Government, state and local governments, and the one we have the most immediate say in – California State University, Fullerton.” Warner is currently advocating a new club on campus called the Environmental Action and Advocacy Club to increase student awareness of environmental and energy sustainable issues on campus. “I donʼt believe there has been another club aimed directly at promoting [recycling] at CSUF, so the EAAC is hoping to get a strong response,” he said. For students who wish to participate in campus recycling e-mail the club at eaaccsuf@yahoo.com to receive information about becoming a club member and being a part of the environmental advocacy movement at CSUF.
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Something to Rock About Campus Alternative/Indie Music Club hosts event, hopes to gain members By Jason Kornfeld
For the Daily Titan
While some students are conquering essays or studying for their next exam, others are gathering to conquer the intricacies of Indie music. Every Wednesday at 7p.m. members of the Cal State Fullerton Alternative/Indie Music Club forget about lifeʼs endeavors and partake in musical bliss. “Music is my life. Itʼs a lifestyle Iʼm a big part of,” said club Vice President Alan Hanson. “The club, which is in its first semester, draws new members almost every meeting,” he said. They play new albums and expose each other to new types of indie music, which originally meant music on an independent record label. “I think the word indie has evolved into a sound,” said club President Tony Infante. “You can classify things that are immensely popular as ʻindieʼ, itʼs a kind of genre.” The club had its first meeting
HOMEWORK FROM PAGE 1 After picking a subcategory the student can check out all the profiles of the tutors who are qualified in that specific area. Students can then contact their chosen tutor either by e-mail or in a live chat room. This service is free until the student decides to hire a tutor. The rates are negotiated between the student and the tutor. Pantel said the average rate is about 17 cents a minute, which comes out to about $10 an hour. Payments can be made by credit card or automated check.
late February after Infante and Hanson decided to start the club last semester. Members listen to a wide variety of music, ranging from hiphop to alternative indie. Hanson realizes there could be a lot of misconceptions about how the club operates and what they do. “Weʼre not elitists. A lot of people think we sit around and make fun of mainstream music all the time. Itʼs not like that. Itʼs for everyone, everyone can come and enjoy,” he said. Marc Ravelo, a member of the club, said the club is a good way to meet new people who share a similar interest in music. “I also think itʼs a great way to meet friends, if there is any way to connect with others its through a shared liking of music,” Ravelo said. Normal club activities consist of listening to new music and discussing it. Infante said anyone can come and bring any type of music. “Its not specifically rock or guitar-based music,” Infante said. “It can be anything, we made fliers with Kanye West and the Roots, and thatʼs probably the most opposite thing from indie music, but itʼs still good music.”
The club is hosting an event on Tuesday, May 9. The “Fullerpalooza Music Fest,” is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the campus dorms. Local bands Teaneck, Adios Cowboy, Digits, and The White Noise will perform a free concert. “[The bands] are good. They are worth hearing.” Infante said. The club is putting on a free barbecue sponsored by the RSA and is even giving away a free acoustic guitar. Students can enter a random drawing to try to win the guitar. When asked about what his goals were for the “Fullerpalooza,” Infante said, “To share the music with everyone. We want to get these bands heard and get our club name out there so people know we are around.” Infante hopes the club will continue to grow. He has aspirations to start a magazine for the club sometime next year. The club also has its own radio show Sundays from 6 to 7p.m. on titanradio.org. “Just come to the meetings, its free and its fun,” Infante said. “Bring music that you want to hear. If you enjoy music, itʼs a good club for you.”
Cal State Fullerton freshman Benjamin Torres said $10 is the price he would be willing to pay for an online tutorial service. Torres has had tutors in the past, and would consider checking out this Web site when he needs help with his English or history homework. Sophomore business major Sam Baillargeon said he would pay even more because he has often been stuck with study questions in the middle of the night, and would pay up to $20 to someone who could help him out. Whether students get help temporarily or for the entire semester, they will always be able to reference what they learned on our student history archive, Pantel said.
The white board feature enables students and tutors to share files back and forth with each other. Pantel said the Web site is also having additional tools installed within the next two weeks, such as voice-over Internet, where students and tutors can communicate through microphones. Free tips for test preparation, as well as access to writing style guides will also be available. The Web site also has a $500 scholarship every semester. Applicants need to be a member of the Web site and must write in 500 words or less why they think they deserve $500. Pantel wanted to give out a scholarship that was easy to obtain with no strings attached.
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Lets Talk About Sex, Baby By Jason Eichelberger
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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During the historic Woodstock festival, Jimi Hendrix unleashed a version of the Star- Spangled Banner, screaming its notes on his guitar over wave after wave of feedback. Itʼs unclear what message, if any, Hendrix was trying to send with his rendition of the national anthem, but it was certainly enough to ruffle a few patriotic feathers. He had the courage to stand up and give his interpretation of the national anthem. And even though its purpose was fuzzy, Hendrix made our national anthem his own. Last Friday saw the release of “Nuesrto Himno,” or “Our Anthem.” Referred to by many as the Spanish National Anthem, this song has caused much uproar among conservative talk-radio hosts, columnists and political pundits alike. The national anthem is a symbol of pride and freedom among Americans. If immigrants wish to become citizens in America, as in any other country, they must accept certain social mores within that culture. A national anthem should be one of them. President Bush weighed in on the subject by telling reporters last Friday that he believed the national anthem ought to be sung in English, and that people who want to be citizens ought to learn English and sing it in English. Bushʼs wife, however, who isnʼt one to always pretend to agree with her husband, has pub-
licly stated that she has no problem with the national anthem being sung in Spanish. And there isnʼt. If a group of immigrants would like to take “The Star Spangled Banner” and make it their own, thus proclaiming to the world that they love the United States, America shouldnʼt have a problem with that. We have long held the freedom of speech and expression to be the cornerstone of an effective Democracy. In the past there have been questions as to whether seditious or anti-government speech were protected under expressionʼs umbrella of constitutional protection, and we have long ago resolved that it was. We should respect someoneʼs right to demand that the populace take up arms and violently overthrow the government. It has even been established that we should respect that someone has the right to stand up and say that some races are substandard to others. We automatically know that, although these ideas are unpopular, the speaker has the right to espouse their beliefs. Last week, with the release of “Nuestro Himno,” a group sought to express patriotism in a language other than English, and many conservatives and liberals alike were offended.If the song is a legitimate expression of patriotism, the artists should be thanked for their contribution to America and the espousing of its ideals.
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As the 21st century unfolds, many topics in contemporary society have become hot-button issues that warrant intense and detailed discussion and interest. Money, politics, and the environment are just a few thought-provoking forums that are bound to get people trading theories and opinions. Yet of all the pertinent issues that evoke passionate responses in todayʼs world, there is one topic that is sure to draw reaction at its slightest mention or insinuation, primarily because it involves peopleʼs most private and intimate thoughts and experiences. The reaction to this primal human expression of intimate feelings and raging hormones has become increasingly negative, with many denouncing it as something that
should be avoided, due to the serious emotional and physical consequences that can result for those who choose to surrender to their carnal yearnings. Sex has seemingly become more than just an interest-raising topic. It has evolved into a modern rallying cry for those who claim society is not doing enough to prevent people from making decisions that could have permanent and life-threatening ramifications. Critics point to high numbers of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies as unilateral evidence of the evil that sex has become. But before dismissing partaking in sexual activities as a one-way avenue to a life of poor health, shame, embarrassment and parental responsibility, consider a couple of the many beneficial aspects associated with sex, which should be equally emphasized along with the negatives.
1. Sex is healthy for you. Though not the same as a traditional gym work out, sex is an excellent way to burn calories, increase blood circulation and cardiovascular stamina, and strengthen and tone muscles. For men, a regular sex life has been known to even help reduce problems with the prostate. For women, sex has been known to help produce estrogen, which can limit the discomfort of PMS. 2. Sex is a wonderful selfesteem boost. For many people, expressing their feelings for another through physical intimacy can do wonders, especially for those who may have body image problems or feel like they are not loved or appreciated. Sharing moments of intimacy can go a long way to helping someone overcome such issues. Indeed, though there are numerous benefits, not all is positive regarding sex. It is an undertaking that
should be treated very seriously. It does have devastating, life-long repercussions that can be quite harmful, for both you and your partner. There are many ways to combat these concerns, including using contraceptives, lowering and monitoring the number of sexual partners, and frequently being testing for sexially transmitted diseases. Ultimately, the decision to engage in sexual activities is an individual one that should be made without provocation or coercion. Sex is something that should be an important part of human interaction for those willing to accept the risk, but we obviously shouldnʼt advocate that people go out and be reckless about their sexual escapades. But with the proper precautions, knowledge of the consequences, and complete self-confidence, I do invite them to enjoy themselves and one of lifeʼs guilty pleasures.
Notes on Dating From Coachella Dating and Mating
Virginia Terzian Columnist
I spent this past weekend in Coachella Valley at the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival, and while I had intended on spending my time enjoying the music and art I couldnʼt help finding this weekʼs advice for outdoor
topic: dating festivals. You see a festival, not to be confused with a concert where you actually have a seat, is an all day and sometimes all night event,
where you have the opportunity to check out numerous bands on multiple stages and at the same time walk around checking out vendor tents, demonstrations and meeting some of your favorite artists. As such a festival offers you the chance to actually talk to your date and can offer you several chances to annoy your fellow attendees. First and foremost, if youʼre going to make out during a show do the world a favor and get out of the crowd. No one wants to see you and your significant other sucking face in public when Franz Ferdinand is on stage. Move to the back behind the people who actually came to see the band and find a nice blanket to make out on. Second, wait till you leave. Why is it it always seem to find a couple whoʼs decided to have
sex at a concert? From the Porta-Potties to behind a tent, people seem to think that nightfall is a good enough cover to take part in a few carnal activities. But really your odds of being caught are just as good at night as during the day so how about waiting till you get out of the show. I hear the back seat of a car is still an acceptable location. Third, please no talking when the music is playing. A friend of mine was recently at the Coldplay concert when a couple behind her wouldnʼt stop talking. “The chick was talking shit on anyone who passed by and then her boyfriend joined in! That was annoying,” she said. Another thing to remember is if you and your significant other are going to have an argument, do us a favor and get out of the crowd. No one wants to hear you say that
your boyfriend is a lying dog, who canʼt keep it in his pants when Tool is playing their new single. Now for those single people out there looking for love in the crowd hereʼs a few hints. Boys out there, when youʼre in a mosh pit and you see a pretty girl getting trampled on, help her up and get her back on her feet. Sheʼll remember you for it and if youʼre lucky she may be looking for someone to enjoy the evening with as well. Over all, music festivals are a great way to spend time with someone special – itʼs a day of music, fun and overpriced water. So find some time, score some tickets and remember my rules on how to behave when youʼre in the crowd because the person youʼre making out in front of could be me. And you might end up being next weekʼs example of bad concert behavior.
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RECOGNITION The Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, based in San Juan Capistrano, discovers the hardships that go along with federal acknowledgment
By Jody Cason
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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or 24 years the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians headquartered in San Juan Capistrano has been waiting for federal recognition. When a tribe becomes recognized, they are officially acknowledged as a sovereign entity that can pursue a working relationship with the federal government. Recently, the Juanenos met with a representative from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who came to verify the information contained in their petition for federal recognition. The tribe had applied for recognition in1982, and the March 2006 visit from the government was one of the final steps in the lengthy process.
“Our tribe has been seeking recognition in one way or another for over 150 years.” Wick Lobo Juaneno Tribe Member
Tribe member Wick Lobo said that waiting 24 years to gain recognition is nothing. “Our tribe has been seeking recognition in one way or another for over 150 years,” he said. The about 560 recognized tribes in the United States and about 250 more that are in the petitioning process, according to reports by the Manataka American Indian Council. “Itʼs like being a nation within a nation,” Lobo said. The federal government is obligated to protect the lands and resources of recognized tribes, according to a report by the Native American Rights Fund, a leading non-profit law firm that represents Native Americans. The firm also reports that tribes have a right to self-govern and must be provided with social, medical, educational and economic opportunities by the federal government. Juaneno tribe member Chris Sandoval said the tribeʼs new access to health services and
education will benefit the tribe. But the most important result of their recent recognition will be land use, he said. “We are already an established group of people in society,” Sandoval said. “Most of us already have our own health insurance.” The Juanenos may soon be able to take portions of the Cleveland National Forrest and Camp Pendleton into trusts, Sandoval said. But land acquisition does not automatically come with recognition. After finalizing their federal recognition status, Juaneno Tribal Chairman Anthony Rivera said the tribe will have to go through a different federal process to acquire land. Rivera said once the tribe acquires land, theyʼll continue their ancient right of managing the resources of the land to benefit the Juaneno people. The criteria involved in getting recognition is extremely detailed, but Lobo is confident the tribe will have no problem meeting the standards. “Basically we have to prove we have been identified as an Indian entity since 1900,” Lobo said. “And we have the documentation to verify it.” Last November the Juanenos sent 30,000 pages of documents to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. “The paperwork weighed over 600 pounds,” Sandoval said. The paperwork traces the tribe back to 1776 when Father Junipero Serra prepared three journals to record the history of baptisms, marriages and deaths in the Juaneno Tribe. “Father Serra was a real godsend to us,” Lobo said. Examining the tribeʼs documentation is one of the last steps in the recognition process, before sending a representative out to inspect the tribe. Anthropologist Wendi Star Brown was the representative who visited the Juanenos for 10 days in early March. Sandoval said Brown got a good sense of the Juanenos culture by checking out how their tribal office is run and observing their tribal traditions such as basket weaving and participation in the annual Swallowsʼ Day Parade. The Juanenos wonʼt know whether theyʼll become a federally recognized tribe until March of 2007. When asked if the Juanenos deserve recognition, Sandoval said: “Of course, because we exist.”
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ribal member Marian Walkingstick (above) is the Basket Weaving Committee chairperson for the Juanenos. Walkingstick is somewhat of a celebrity among basket weavers and has appeared in many articles about her craft. Walkingstick recently returned from a trip to Africa, where she shared some of her basket weaving skills. / Juaneno Tribal members and Tribal Council pose for a photo before participating in the 2006 Swallowsʼ Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano (left). The Juanenos enter a float in the parade every year, and those who donʼt sit on the float march proudly beside it. The Juaneno Band of Mission Indians is a Native American tribe that has roots tied to the historical town of San Juan Capistrano from as far back as 1776. The Juanenos are also known as the Acjachemen Nation, and approximately 3,500 members are enrolled in the tribe.
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armor coming out of that bullpen,” Titan Head Coach George Horton said. His self-assuredness is punctuated by a Rocky Balboa-like mentality that keeps pushing him in hopes of achieving his major league dreams. “Heʼs knows heʼs got good stuff and goes after the hitters,” catcher
“My family is very supportive of me, my parents, sister and uncles are all 100 percent behind me all the time,” Pestano said. This season, the stopper has been officially recognized as a candidate to win the Roger Clemens Award, which honors the best collegiate pitchers as voted on by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America. “His tough, positive character is a trait that is very valuable in our clubhouse,” Horton said. When heʼs not hitting the books or missing the bats, Pestano prefers the tranquility of his apartment to the nightlife many of his baseball brethren embrace. “I donʼt use baseball to try and meet women, but it helps being a player on a good program like ours,” Pestano said with a chuckle. A huge movie buff, he has amassed a collection of over 500 DVDʼs including personal favorites such as “Goodfellasʼ and “The Big Lebowski”. “People come over to my place are surprised when they see the Blockbuster Video inside,” joked Pestano. The criminal justice major figures he would be pursuing a career as a S.W.A.T. sniper if not for his major league aspirations. “I think Iʼd be up to the task,” Pestano said. “Iʼm too wound up to work behind a desk.”
sent by baseball media relations contact Mike Greenlee, the event was something the players took seriously. Greenlee said in the e-mail he got an opportunity to watch the event for the first time last year and it was heart warming watching the players interact with the children. Chris Marentes, father of 15year-old Elisa, said he thinks the challenger league and clinic helps put the children in a more comfortable environment. “It makes them feel like they belong,” Marentes said. “Thereʼs a little bit of pride in it for them.” As the Titan players worked with
these youngsters and lent a hand to whomever needed help, the players got a reality check on how good they really do have it. “Itʼs a great experience just to see the kids love for them game and passion,” Titan outfielder Brandon Tripp said. “It just kind of brings everything back to level and makes you realize what you have and thankful for what you got.” Evan Adams of the Orioles enjoyed hitting the most, while others preferred pitching or playing catch. “They pitched to me really fast,” Adams said. At the end of the night, the
children got to enjoy a Mexican style dinner with the Titans before heading home. The parents got to take a break while watching their kids have fun, and the players got to embark on a different experience while also having a good time to take a break from their season. Perhaps while the young players got a taste of life as a Titan, the players got some life lessons just by being around these youngsters. “I like just throwing the ball and playing catch, seeing the smile on their faces and how happy they are to be out here playing,” Tripp said.
on hitting the ball on the ground and because of that the team has started driving the ball farther,” Vanderhook said. The Titans will send their usual rotation to the mound, which has compiled a 27-5 record on the season. Roemer leads the pitching staff with 96 strikeouts and Lauren Gagnier leads the pitching staff and is tied for No. 1 in the nation with 10 wins. Roemer will try to rebound form a bad fourth inning against UC Riverside in which he gave up a five-run fourth in an eventual 9-7 loss in 11 innings. Roemer knows he has to stay
focused on the mound and not let things get to him. “A pitcher is going to have those innings, and he just has to get it out of his system,” Roemer said. “I just want to go out on the field keep doing what Iʼve been doing before and hopefully I will succeed.” Horton feels that Roemer let the emotions get the best of him last weekend and has to know that heʼs not a machine and when bad things happen he has to move onto the next pitch. The Titans are led offensively at the top of their order by second baseman Justin Turner and shortstop Blake Davis. Turner is hitting .347 with 12 doubles and 29 RBIs,
while Davis leads the team in batting average at .359. Outfielder Brandon Tripp leads the team with eight home runs and with 33 RBIʼs as well. The offense has also been helped by the return of outfielder Danny Dorn whoʼs batting .340 with a 505 slugging percentage. The Titans are 27-7 against Santa Barbara in the Horton era and look to move back into first place in the Big West, which is currently held by rival Long Beach State 23-19, (7-1). Despite having their seven-game winning streak snapped, Long Beach State has been the hottest team in the Big West Conference.
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stout right hander thrives in the tense spotlight of the ninth inning with the fate of the game in his hands. “Heʼs our knight in shining
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Vanderhook coordinates the event every year, and said his team looks forward to helping out year after year. “Itʼs a chance for our guys to get in and mix with some other kids in the area,” Vanderhook said. “Itʼs just a joyous day for our guys.” Among the most loyal fans of the Titan baseball programs are these youngsters who have attended these yearly events. According to an e-mail release
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“We have to play every game like weʼre playing a No. 1 team or a national championship game,” Titan starting pitcher Wes Roemer said. Titan Assistant Coach Rick Vanderhook looks for the team to keep executing the fundamentals that have been worked on in their practices. By using what the team has worked on, Vanderhook feels the team will play well over the weekend. “The team has been working
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Cory Vanderhook said. “When he comes out for the ninth, we know itʼs ʻgame overʼ.” The confidence stems in large part from a strong work ethic and drive to keep improving his game in hopes of achieving his major league dreams. “I have to continue working hard if Iʼm going to take my game to the next level, but Iʼd be lying if I said I donʼt believe I could handle professional baseball right now,” Pestano said. After two years of paying his dues and working his way up the ranks of the Titan bullpen, Pestano embraces the leadership role he has earned through diligence, experience and example. “Heʼs always mentally focused and ready for any situation in practice or the game,” pitcher John Estes said. Pestano has established himself as a top professional prospect. Should he be drafted, Pestano is unsure if he will sign with a team or finish his senior year. “Hopes are high, the decision will be made when the time comes,” Pestano said. “Right now, Iʼm doing what I want to do with my life, from high school, to here at Cal State Fullerton and then hopefully on to professional baseball.” The Canyon High School graduate credits his family as an inspirational cheering section.
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GETTING INTO THE SWING: Titan outfielder Ashley Van Boxmeer readies herself before taking a swing. She has 13 home runs in 2006.
Maintaining Their No. 1 Position
Crucial Big West stretch for softball team begins up north this weekend By steve jones
For the Daily Titan
Cal State Fullerton softball will travel up north to protect their Big West Conference lead against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this weekend. With two weeks remaining in the Big West regular season the Titans are a half a game ahead of Long Beach State and one game ahead of Cal Poly SLO. Titans Head Coach Michelle Gromacki said she feels confident going into the three-game series against the Mustangs and maintaining their conference lead. “I feel really confident,” Gromacki said. “Itʼs in our hands if we want it.” Having two teams fighting for a conference championship facing off down the stretch makes for a great series, said Cal Poly SLO Head Coach Jenny Condon. “Cal State Fullerton is leading the conference and they are on a hot streak. Candice Baker has been throwing great for them,” Condon said. “Theyʼll be some great games.” Baker has a 2.29 ERA in 32 appearances this season and 224 strikeouts, tied for sixth with Jodie Cox for the Titansʼ single season record. The Titans are 27-12 all-time against the Mustangs despite dropping five of their last six meetings between the two. The Mustangs swept the series the last time the two played in San Luis Obispo. “They are getting better and
itʼs strengthening the conference,” Gromacki said. “Right now they have a sound ball club, good defense and consistent pitching.” Jenny Nelson, the Cal Poly SLO Sports Information Director, said Ashley Van Boxmeer is the Titansʼ biggest threat. “She can hit and currently leads the Big West in home runs,” Nelson said. Van Boxmeer leads the Titans with 13 home runs and has scored 43 runs. Condon pointed out that the Titans are a very balanced team. “They have quite a few talented players; they donʼt have one person who carries the team,” Condon said. “Van Boxmeer leads the conference but the team has over 50 home runs combined.” The Titans are 31-21 and 9-3 in conference and have won 10 of their last 13 games and 30 games for the eighth time in nine seasons. CSUF has faired well in the month of May with an overall record of 34-14 including a ninegame winning streak to start the month last season. Cal Poly SLO is 24-20 overall and 8-4 in conference having won eight in a row before losing to UC Santa Barbara on April 30. They own a record of 12-3 at home, Bob Janssen Field, this season. Lisa Modglin leads the Mustangs with a .346 average, six home runs and 35 RBIs. The teams will play a doubleheader Saturday, May 6 starting at 4 p.m. and will finish of the series at 12 p.m. on Sunday. The Titans will need a sweep to maintain their lead or win two of three to fall into a tie with Long Beach State. The Titans finish the season at home against UC Riverside May 12-13.
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Titans Players Finding Time to Aspire Give Back to the Children for More at UCSB Titans use Wednesday to work with special needs Little Leaguers By christen d’alessandro
Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor
Making strides in its lineup, baseball team believes it can play better By tim young
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Having won nine of their past 10 games on the road, the Titans baseball team looks to continue its solid play as they travel to UC Santa Barbara to take on the Gauchos and maintain their status as one of the top ranked teams in the country. The Gauchos enter play this weekend 19-21 (5-7) fifth in the Big West Conference. The Titans, 33-11 (10-2), are second in the Big West and their recent success away from Goodwin Field will be put to the test as Santa Barbara is 12-7 at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, which is known for being quite an offensive ballpark. “It will be tough in Santa Barbara, but we should be prepared to go out and play against and opponent that plays well against ranked teams,” Titan Head Coach George Horton said. The Titan coaching staff feels the team has been playing well and, the offense is starting to go in the direction they would like to see it go. However, Horton hopes the team has learned from their less than great performances in the opening game of the series in weeks past. The team is aware and knows they have to come out stronger.
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Memories were made last night as the challenger team from La Habra Little League got to play with the Cal State Fullerton baseball team. The Titans hosted the sixth annual, three-hour clinic for the children at Goodwin Field. “This is for the kids to have some fun and the parents to get a little bit of a break,” Titan Assistant Coach Rick Vanderhook said. Mentally and physically challenged children come from all over including Brea, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, La Habra, Anaheim and many other cities to play in District 56, one of the few districts to have a challenger team. “There arenʼt many leagues for special needs kids, not many cities offer that,” said Bonnie Estrada, president of the challenger division in La Habra. “So some people have to drive quite a distance for
their kids to play.” The age range of these children is from about 5 to 21. Once a person turns 22, heʼs too old to play in the league, as was the case for Gilbert Warner. “I canʼt play anymore because Iʼm too old,” Warner said. “Itʼs fun being around the other kids and
“It’s a chance for our guys to in and mix with some other kids in the area.” Rick Vanderhook Titan Asst. Coach
players.” Other children took advantage of the opportunity to be on the field and meet players from the team. Twelve year-old Emily Collins has been playing in the league since she was 5 and loves baseball “because the fun of it, and we get to run.” Collinsʼ coach, Steve Gray, has been a part of the league for about 11 years and has a son, Jason, who is about to graduate from high
school. Gray said he thinks what the Titans do for the children is a great thing. “The kids really look up to these guys,” Gray said of the Titan baseball team. Gray said his son loves playing baseball, and it really helped him to get out and run around a little. The day began with an award ceremony to honor some Titan baseball players. Estrada presented Titan shortstop Blake Davis and outfielder Danny Dorn with the Challenger MVP Award. This award was given to these particular players because of the dedication they have put in with the children each year. After that the Titans split up into stations and ran various drills with the children. Participants got to take grounders, hit in the batting cages, pitch in the bullpen and take pop ups in the outfield. The entire coaching staff and team helped make the night a success.
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A HELPING HAND: Titan infielder Justin McClure helps Daniel Ballas throw a pitch at the annual Challenger Clinic at CSUF.
Finding a Way to Slam the Door Shut
Closer Vinnie Pestano has spelled relief at the end of games for the No. 4 Titans By adam levy
For the Daily Titan
With Titan relief ace Vinnie Pestano waiting in the bullpen at the end of games, the No. 4 ranked Titans have a closer that has thrived in the constant pressure cooker of
protecting tight leads against some of the NCAAʼs finest teams. He displays the fearless, mound presence and skill of a dominant relief pitcher. “Baseballʼs what I love,” Pestano said. “Nothing gets me the adrenaline rush of hearing my name announced while I come out of the bullpen. I want kids in the stands to be wearing my jersey one day.” Pestano has established himself amongst college baseballʼs elite in his third season. He displays the fearless, mound presence and
skill of a dominant relief pitcher.
“He’s our knight in shining armor coming out of that bullpen.” George Horton Titan Head Coach
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cent of former Titan Chad Cordero, who led Major League Baseball with 47 saves last season. Pestano, 21, has been tough to face throughout the 2006 season, leading the Big West Conference with 12 saves while posting a 0.82 ERA in 26 appearances this season. On campus, the mild-mannered junior blends in like camouflage with the masses, with youthful surfer looks and a freckled faced reflective of his Irish-Italian heritage. He carries himself with an air
of confidence but remains modest when discussing his accolades. On the field, the bullpen ace confounds opposing hitters with a deceptive sidearm delivery that spits out 90 mph fastballs and wicked sliders delivered with pinpoint accuracy. At the heart of Pestanoʼs success is a swagger that radiates his innate belief in his abilities to get batters out. The
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